Proudly based in Dallas, Texas.
I’m a graphic and web designer who transitioned into the music industry, then into organizing concerts and large-scale events. After producing several music festivals, I realized one of the best parts was always the amazing local artist vendors we hosted. They brought so much energy, creativity, and good vibes.
But when I talked to those artists and other creative friends about their experiences at local craft markets, the feedback was disappointing. Poor communication, weak foot traffic, and a lack of any website or marketing presence were common complaints. With my background in event production and design, I knew that we could build something better.
So in 2017, I launched Decent Market: an artist-led, affordable art and craft market. From 2017 to 2019, we ran nine editions with 50 to 100 artists each, plus live bands and art installations. They were a blast, and hundreds of people came out to support the local creative scene.
As word spread, cool retail spots like West Village, the Dallas Farmers Market, and Galleria Dallas asked us to bring our vibe to their locations. We pulled off some super fun events, including a Wednesday night market at West Village and a fall fest at the Galleria that featured more than 1,000 pumpkins!
From there, things kept growing. More properties and even some cities wanted to work with us, and it became clear that we needed a brand that could grow beyond our original artist crew. So in 2020, Lively Local Markets was born.
Since then, we’ve produced more than 140 markets and festivals for dozens of properties and cities, helping generate hundreds of thousands of dollars for local artists and makers.
Moving into 2025, we are excited to focus our efforts on our best performing locations in Dallas and Plano, as well as expanding to the Phoenix Area with our partnership with Culdesac Tempe!
We’re excited to continue building meaningful, high-quality events that support small businesses and bring the community together.
Our team is all creatives and made specifically to give you the best chance at success.
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We pride ourselves on being organized and communicating clearly with all of our vendors.
Cultivate places where people want to gather, hang out, support creatives, and make new friends!
The people behind the scenes making it all happen.
Founder & CEO
Harley is a seasoned event producer with a background in graphic design and tech start-ups. With over a decade of experience, he has orchestrated a diverse range of events, from concerts and music festivals to art shows and maker's markets.
From 2017-2019, he ran Decent Market, an artist-led affordable art and craft market which featured 50-100 artists in 9 editions.
In 2020, he founded Lively Local Markets, a platform dedicated to showcasing and supporting local creatives through curated markets and arts-oriented activations.
Fueled by a passion for fostering community and celebrating local talent, he is committed to providing opportunities for artists and makers to thrive.
Event Producer
Jeremy is a rockstar with several years of experience in both producing and participating events.
Through his business Pin Stash, he created enamel pins and artwork in collaboration with dozens of artists. He exhibited at conventions and events all around the US.
Jeremy manages our vendor communications and customer service, and you'll see him helping out at many of our events!
Event Assistant
Maggie is a skilled event professional who has returned from Seattle to her roots in Dallas. With a background in event production, she brings a wealth of experience in coordinating large-scale events.
Most recently, she was the Event Producer for the Everett Music Initiative, where she successfully oversaw the Fisherman's Village Music Festival, Music On The Marina, and dozens of other events for many years.
Maggie is excited to bring her expertise to our team, ensuring that our events run smoothly and exceed expectations.
As an artist herself, she is passionate about supporting local creatives and fostering a vibrant arts community.
We would love to have you attend or participate as a vendor.
